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Inconsolata vs Ubuntu Mono
Both are monospace faces on Google Fonts. Ubuntu Mono has the larger x-height, so it looks bigger at the same size. Ubuntu Mono takes more horizontal space.
Inconsolata
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Ubuntu Mono
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Measured differences
| Measurement | Inconsolata | Ubuntu Mono | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| x-heightHeight of lowercase letters, as a share of the font size. Higher reads larger at the same point size. | 45.7% | 52.0% | 6.3% |
| Cap heightHeight of capitals, as a share of the font size. | 62.3% | 69.3% | 7.0% |
| x-height to cap ratioProportion of lowercase to uppercase. Higher feels more modern and open. | 0.73 | 0.75 | 0.02 |
| Stroke weightMeasured thickness of a vertical stroke. Higher is heavier on the page. | 7.6% | 8.5% | 0.9% |
| Stroke contrastHorizontal stroke divided by vertical. 1.0 is even; below 0.5 means strong thick-thin modulation. | 0.79 | 0.86 | 0.08 |
| Average character widthMean lowercase advance. Higher takes more horizontal space. | 50.0% | 50.0% | 0.0% |
Where they diverge most
- x-height: Inconsolata measures 45.7%, Ubuntu Mono measures 52.0%. Height of lowercase letters, as a share of the font size. Higher reads larger at the same point size.
- Stroke contrast: Inconsolata measures 0.79, Ubuntu Mono measures 0.86. Horizontal stroke divided by vertical. 1.0 is even; below 0.5 means strong thick-thin modulation.
- Stroke weight: Inconsolata measures 7.6%, Ubuntu Mono measures 8.5%. Measured thickness of a vertical stroke. Higher is heavier on the page.
At a glance
| Inconsolata | Ubuntu Mono | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Monospace | Monospace |
| Weights | 8 | 2 |
| Variable axes | 2 | None |
| Language subsets | 3 | 6 |
| Designer | Raph Levien | Dalton Maag |
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